Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents

The Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents contains over ninety thousand items including ancient manuscripts, folklore data, and historical records of the region.

The institution began operations in 1982 to preserve and study documents previously held by the Kyoto Histographical Institute and other cultural organizations.

The library maintains three Important Cultural Properties, including materials related to the Yase Dōji, while offering regular exhibitions of historical documents.

Located at 138-1 Matsukage-cho Teramachi-dori, the facility opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and provides free access to exhibition rooms and research spaces.

The second floor contains copies of original manuscripts for public examination, with resident researchers available to answer questions about Kyoto history.

Location: Kamigyō-ku

Inception: 1982

Architects: Hiroyasu Tomiie

Official opening: November 1982

Address: 京都市上京区寺町通荒神口下る松蔭町138-1

Phone: +81752414312

Website: https://city.kyoto.lg.jp/menu2/category/24-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

GPS coordinates: 35.01917,135.76750

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06